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I'm on my third G1. The first one died to some strange graphics issue where the screen would go completely pixilated and wacky on me. I think the graphics processor was overheating. On the second one the touch screen died about the same time the speaker in started buzzing during calls.
Luckly because TMobile extends your warranty 90 days every time you get a new phone, I've only had to pay for shipping. I got the latest one, and immediately installed Cyanogen 4.2.5 on it. No problems. Then I followed Michael Mayhew's instructions for the maps update to get Navigation.
I can't get the GPS to work at all. I've since tried going back to RC29, or the base Cyanogen 4.2.5 without the maps hack. I've tried other GPS applications such as the Chartcross GPSTest. I can't get a read at all on any of them. I don't know if it was working before the updates, because I never tried to use maps before I installed the mod.
So I'm wondering somehow a radio update was applied that broke this phone, or if there is anything I can do to change the gps drivers around. Anyone with similar GPS failure issues?
I don't really want to return this one as I've only had it one day!
Yes, similar issues. No solution thus far. I also did not test GPS before flashing. OOPS?!? And now it no longer works, but I can't tell if that was the case to begin with.
I followed the same procedure (CM 4.2.5, Navigation mod), and had the same result--broken GPS. "My Location" not working, "Searching for GPS" forever, etc.
So two possibilities I can see:
1) hardware problem w/GPS
2) one or a combination of CM 4.2.5 + Nav = broken GPS
I have seen a few people on these boards say their GPS doesn't work all of a sudden. In fact, there are stock Droid owners with issues.
Can anybody chime in?
Hmmm
So for about 10 minutes on Friday it started working again. Totally random, I have no idea why. I was at a party and decided to see if it was working. All of a sudden I had signal (using GPSTest) and google maps found my location.
I've since tried it several times, rebooting, and doing a bunch of other stuff. I can't get it working again. Total fluke! So frustrating!
Well now the new version of google maps is in the market. I've successfully installed that one but still no GPS.
Im having the same issue on my G1 right now. Sorry for the Zombie thread, but did this ever get resolved?
I've had the gps fail on my phone and others I know have also. The g1 seems to have issues with the gps antenna strip breaking internally so one minute you'll have reception, the next.. nothing. Only solution is to find a new antenna strip and replace it (good luck!)
Aside from possible hardware failures, the GPS units on these phones tend to be very weak. Sometimes it *IS* impossible to get a strong enough signal to lock on, even when out in the open if there is something nearby that can reflect the GPS signals.
However note that these are AGPS devices, which means that with a cell connection and a data connection, and given that google knows the coordinates of the cell tower you are connected to, it is able to load assistance data (almanac + accurate time synchronization via NTP), and this will *GREATLY* improve your chances of getting a good lock and greatly reduce the time it takes.
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I'm on my third G1. The first one died to some strange graphics issue where the screen would go completely pixilated and wacky on me. I think the graphics processor was overheating. On the second one the touch screen died about the same time the speaker in started buzzing during calls.
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I doubt that it was the GPU overheating. Your phone would burn your hand if it got that hot.
The in-call buzzing could be corrected by shifting the screen a little bit while it is happening. It is related to GSM interference with the speaker. The speaker is literally playing the radio waves emitted by the phone. The touchscreen issue was probably a broken cable... also related to moving the screen.
Luckly because TMobile extends your warranty 90 days every time you get a new phone, I've only had to pay for shipping. I got the latest one, and immediately installed Cyanogen 4.2.5 on it. No problems. Then I followed Michael Mayhew's instructions for the maps update to get Navigation.
I can't get the GPS to work at all. I've since tried going back to RC29, or the base Cyanogen 4.2.5 without the maps hack. I've tried other GPS applications such as the Chartcross GPSTest. I can't get a read at all on any of them. I don't know if it was working before the updates, because I never tried to use maps before I installed the mod.
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Note that you are getting refurbs....
So I'm wondering somehow a radio update was applied that broke this phone, or if there is anything I can do to change the gps drivers around. Anyone with similar GPS failure issues?
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What radio version are you running?
I've also had no luck getting a GPS signal ever since I installed hacked navigation... I wonder if that's the problem? Has anyone tried removing the hacked navigation, to see if that solves the problem?
BTW, the problem started on CM 4.1 with EBI0 radio (2.22.19.26I), and still persists with CM 5.0.7... Has anyone tried upgrading their radio to 2.22.23.02? How about the folks that have gone back to the Updated Rogers EBI1 Radio (3.22.26.17)?
I have been having the "searching for gps" problem as long as I can remember (although I just got this phone a month or two ago)....I remember trying to install the hacked navigation or something so maybe that messed it up?...this phone was never opened, and I would hate to have to open it up to see if it is a hardware issue because I may not put it back as it was. IDK what to do, I even started a thread about it and tried every solution I could find and nothing worked for me....
I wish someone could chime in here with some insight...but it is also nice to hear others with this issue and their advice/ideas also...
Has anyone tried un-rooting and returning the phone back to complete stock and wiping everything ? has that worked for anyone?
Original, I thought I was left out of the GPS problem with the Samsung Vibrant, thinking it was about when you used GPS ...but with the Navigation
However, today, I was using the Google Search function, or something that simply invoked the GPS, but not fully using the Navigation, then it cut out, and I couldn't see anything for about 30 seconds, then it restarted fine.
THAT, please assure me is the problem that people were originally speaking of
I dont mind being wrong about what I thought it was ORIGINALLY. i.e. navigation being used
But please tell me that what I described is the problem and NOT a more serious problem that is gonna involve me having to get a new phone.
I had the NEXUS and one of the 3 I had turned off two or three times a day. They said it was NOT normal, and then I had to replace it..
I am hoping and leaning to believing that this problem is what you all have described as the original GPS problem cutting off
thanks
The original and core problem with the GPS which still exists is that the GPS cannot lock on to more than one or two satellites even though there are many more in view. The result is inaccurate and inconsistent position information being fed into whatever program uses GPS. People will notice symptoms more with nav apps but it will also affect browser location and google search (with location) as well. So your symptoms may be a result of of the common bad GPS problem. Personally I believe that ALL Vibrants have a faulty GPS as I have tried at least a dozen showing the exact same faulty behavior. The best way to determine if your phone has a buggered GPS is to test it using something like GPS Test and see how many satellites lock VS how many are in view (discovered). A fully functioning GPS will lock on no fewer than six sats with nine to fifteen visible.
Thank You XfooYen...and thanks for being Quick
I do not know how to do the test. Might you be able to and have to time to explain how simply and what I need (via apps etc..)
But bottom line, to hear that it is basically, maybe not fully, partly to do with the GPS makes me feel better.
At least it is not cutting off WHEN i am NOT using the GPS, 3-4 times a day, like my first android phone, Nexus
thx
Does the European Galaxy S have this issue? If so, then I fear that a solution is unlikely to be at hand, given that this version has been out for a while, and would point to a design flaw in the hardware that cannot be fixed with software.
That's the big unknown-is it hardware that's defective, bad firmware in the controller for the GPS chip, or a system software problem?
yeah, no one knows if it's firmware or hardware or both. Only time will tell. We all hope it's just firmware.
To OP, you can find GPS Test in the market. There are many ways to see what your GPS is doing exactly. Rather than me explaining it, I recommend you search youtube for examples of GPS testing in action.
A thing to consider is weather you can return the phone with a full refund. If so, I recommend it. You can then wait until a real fix is pushed out and repurchase when it does.
Sent from my Vibrant using XDA app facing north...no, wait. southwest.
Thank you for pointing out where to find the gps test Next i will look into doing it I also appreciate feedback on what the proper could be To summarize it seems like no 1 knows what the problem could be i may know more once the gps test is done next i think most would agree i m not looking for a wii fun on this fabulous phone n next correct me if i am wrong i hope work for t mobile 4 a while and have been there 11 years most phone companies you can't get a full refund out of the buyer's remorse period
i actually believe most of you will think i am right or at least the grateful to want to wait until the problem is saw. It is not the worse in the world once i find out that use it i will wait on the 6 once they say this symptom is clearly not related names if it persists i may ask for a replacement. Until then any support or advice in simple terms, LOL, Would be appreciated. I just saw a thread with the term gps fix with another link does anyone know if that works .
Thanks again so much Please remember this was typed or not typed using the speech to text feature. I have issues that make my hands shake head hurts and issues much better for typing
In sending my last post i head something popped up that said Something beta OR traditional Wouldn't that have something to do with this thread for the entire site on my vibrate
Now we have so many great Android ROMs for HD2. However, I have yet failed to find a ROM that has GPS working completely. Some RoM has GPS locking issue, other locks but freeze so many times. lets face it, we are driving, we are on the road, and we are lost, and the next thing you want is your GPS stop working on you in the middle, taking the phone out of the case, and pulling the batteries, and waiting for it to boot up again, probably by then most of us has left our destination about 10 miles away.
So in this thread, I want everyone to list the ROM that has the GPS working completely.
Thanks,
move to question forum. AGPS is not working yet, thats why there is the GPS issue
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Now we have so many great Android ROMs for HD2. However, I have yet failed to find a ROM that has GPS working completely. Some RoM has GPS locking issue, other locks but freeze so many times. lets face it, we are driving, we are on the road, and we are lost, and the next thing you want is your GPS stop working on you in the middle, taking the phone out of the case, and pulling the batteries, and waiting for it to boot up again, probably by then most of us has left our destination about 10 miles away.
So in this thread, I want everyone to list the ROM that has the GPS working completely.
Thanks,
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I have never had GPS issues with any of the Android ROMs I have used. Occasionally when using IGO8 I have had the phone reboot but this was only minor. See my sig for the ROM I am currently using without a problem. If you still experience issues then I suggest you try removing any additional programs you installed as they may be causing conflicts. You don't say what navigation program you use as this could also be a problem. In addition to using IGO for car navigation, I also use MM Tracker for hill walking so I always make sure that I fully test GPS on any build I use as I could end up lost on a mountain!
Try Typhoon ROM with the GPS fix .. without GPS fix it takes as long as 10 minutes but with the fix its as fast 15-30 second .. I've been using for over a month and haven't had any problem. Battery and Bluetooth is unbelievable. And I do agree that at this point if it freezes up its probably some apps that cause the problem .. not the ROM itself. G'luck!
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Hello phone geniuses,
I bought an AT&T branded Samsung Focus from AT&T a few months back. It shipped with Windows Phone 7, and all was well with the world. I enjoyed the GPS, wifi, driving directions, bing maps, etc..
I am currently in Beijing, and will be here for another few months. I spoke with someone at AT&T, and they gave me the unlock code for the phone. I successfully entered it after purchasing and installing a SIM card for China Mobile over here.
Everything works.. except.. the GPS. None of the location services seem to be working. Does anyone know if there is anything I can do to fix that? I'm guessing that it's trying to connect with GPS satellites over the wrong hemisphere?
Thanks for your time! You guys rock my phone world.
Try "Gps App" in Marketplace. If it shows sattelites, you're fine. If not, might be a phone issue.
The phone doesn't care where the you are for sattelites, but, if you're in between tall buildings (sky scrapers etc) chances are your GPS reception is weak. Test it as I suggested and get back. Also, try to find an open(er sky) area to test this.
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Try "Gps App" in Marketplace. If it shows sattelites, you're fine. If not, might be a phone issue.
The phone doesn't care where the you are for sattelites, but, if you're in between tall buildings (sky scrapers etc) chances are your GPS reception is weak. Test it as I suggested and get back. Also, try to find an open(er sky) area to test this.
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Thanks for the reply.
I installed the app. When I run it, though.. it looks like it's frozen. It shows the picture of the compass, and I see some latitude and longtidude markings, and some kind of meter that looks full.. but it doesn't move or change.
I had the same problem when I brought my at&t branded tilt2 to shanghai. suddenly google maps didn't work, etc.. it was only fixed when I flashed the energy rom to the phone. what was in the rom that would have made the difference? radio? Is something like that possible with wp7?
Here is a video review of the app, so you get an idea on what to expect.
As you can see, on the top right of the screen, the bars change colors: red for no accuracy or low, yellow for medium and green for high accuracy. Under the bar, in meters, is the planar error from your location.
Another good indicator that it's working is the Altitude shows up (lower left corner).
As I said, try to find an open sky area, to test it. If Altitude doesn't show up (see at 0:08 in the video review) and the bars don't change color, you've got another some other issue.
As for the roms, there are no custom roms for Focus, just the original ones, but I suggest not to do that flashing yet yet.
Is it even possible to get GPS reception through the Beijing smog?
dizx said:
Is it even possible to get GPS reception through the Beijing smog?
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dude same thing i was thinking!!!!
dizx said:
Is it even possible to get GPS reception through the Beijing smog?
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Yes
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Hey guys, thanks for all the help, but guess what? The new update rolled down the pike from Microsoft.. and it bricked my phone, so I guess it doesn't matter anyway!
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Hey guys, thanks for all the help, but guess what? The new update rolled down the pike from Microsoft.. and it bricked my phone, so I guess it doesn't matter anyway!
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Don't panic. Try to reconnect the phone with Zune started, it might continue from where it left off. If not, read here.
Philippines here with an unlocked samsung focus, I can't seem to get bing maps to ever get a signal. my iphone locks on just fine here, but not the focus so far. Either the gps is weak or doesnt work here
Going to try it outside sometime
Hi everyone,
Sorry to bother with that, but i have an issue with my Galaxy Note 3 LTE, Cyanogen 11 M8.
Fresh install, everything wiped.
It seems that the GPS is fully down... GPS Status is unable to see or lock anything, Navigation freeze etc....
Maps is able to find my position, but only with network enabled.... if i disabled it... it is lost
In GPS Status, app stay "looking for GPS localization", and when a start an app that need the gps, the Gps Status appears a few second, with an "X".
I neved had this kind of issue, and i didn't find any clues over Internet (but i've seen people with the same issue)
I'm almost sure it was working in M7... i didn't use the gps since i upgrade the phone.
So, has anyone an idea about my problem ?
Many thanks
I had the same issue with the same configuration...
For me, it had to do with the 3G phone tower which appears not to be updated to certain parameters...
This happened when I was in a tiny village of the South West of the UK...
I then try the GPS in other cities, 50 miles away, and everything went back to normal...
I live in London, and travel abroad monthly; and no issues there also...
I would suggest to try your GPS in an other area...
Arnaud
arnauduk said:
I had the same issue with the same configuration...
For me, it had to do with the 3G phone tower which appears not to be updated to certain parameters...
This happened when I was in a tiny village of the South West of the UK...
I then try the GPS in other cities, 50 miles away, and everything went back to normal...
I live in London, and travel abroad monthly; and no issues there also...
I would suggest to try your GPS in an other area...
Arnaud
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Thanks,
I also live in a small city in France, i hope your solution will also work for me !
I will try tomorrow, in a "bigger city"
Unfortunately... i took my car and drive to be closer of a big city... no success.
It seams that the GPS is down... 'cause i launch some apps that give the signal received by the phone... and it appears that received absolutly nothing. (0, nada, the void)
I've tried to revert to M7 : no GPS at all.
Tried some gps.conf found on the forum : nothing.
It start to scare me, i hope the GPS is not "broken" (could i have killed the GPS antenna ?)
Anyway, i'm still looking for any clues or a way to check the GPS log.
Thanks
Lennyroquai said:
Unfortunately... i took my car and drive to be closer of a big city... no success.
It seams that the GPS is down... 'cause i launch some apps that give the signal received by the phone... and it appears that received absolutly nothing. (0, nada, the void)
I've tried to revert to M7 : no GPS at all.
Tried some gps.conf found on the forum : nothing.
It start to scare me, i hope the GPS is not "broken" (could i have killed the GPS antenna ?)
Anyway, i'm still looking for any clues or a way to check the GPS log.
Thanks
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GPS connect has NOTHING to do with the SIZE of the city the only factor SHOULD be view of clear SKY.
I was going to say that GPS only works when you're outdoors. Trying to get a signal wont work when in your home etc
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My GPS problem seems to be related to Android 4.4.4.
There's many people complaining that the GPS became innacurate or simply unavailable with this version.
And, it seems that the Cyanogen team has issues making the GPS work for Cyanogen 11 M9 (it's on the wiki).
Currently, there's no fix available. (for some people, rewrinting all APN worked, even if it's not related to GPS, etc etc etc... there's many solution available, but not working for everyone.)
Same issue here, prognosis for it should be posted here, Thx.
Hi Everyone,
If there's people following this thread, i'm still looking for a solution...
Here's all the thing i've tried, without success :
- Reinstall / change Modem
- Back to stock rom (GPS still not working)
- Format /system and reinstall
- Re-Partition
- NV Rebuild
Each time, it's the same thing : i start GPS Status, and i get the icon with the cross, and nothing happen.
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Hi Everyone,
If there's people following this thread, i'm still looking for a solution...
Here's all the thing i've tried, without success :
- Reinstall / change Modem
- Back to stock rom (GPS still not working)
- Format /system and reinstall
- Re-Partition
- NV Rebuild
Each time, it's the same thing : i start GPS Status, and i get the icon with the cross, and nothing happen.
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Hmm.. how did you update? Odin? There are some versions that dont play well with the note
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Hmm.. how did you update? Odin? There are some versions that dont play well with the note
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Sometimes with Odin, sometimes with Clockwork... don't remember exactly
Each time, i was never able to get a GPS signal.
If you ODIN'd back to stock and GPS is still down on stock ROM, then you probably have a hardware issue. There is a GPS fix thread on the forum with pics of the hardware breakdown.
Hi everyone,
I can't explain what happened... but my GPS is back. hallelujah !
I saw this morning that the Cyanogen 11 M10 for the hlte (Galaxy Note 3) was available.
I update the Cyanogen i had installed (M9)... and test GPS right after that... nothing.
And then, i tested it tonight, the satellite dish appeared with the cross... but i was able to "touch" it with my finger : And then the icon dissapeared, and the new icon with the sattelite dish and the wave appeared and i saw GPS Signal !
I got a lock after a few sec.
Sorry guys, i don't have any answer about what happened, and how tthe GPS got back to work.
But anyway, thanks for the help !
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Hi everyone,
I can't explain what happened... but my GPS is back. hallelujah !
I saw this morning that the Cyanogen 11 M10 for the hlte (Galaxy Note 3) was available.
I update the Cyanogen i had installed (M9)... and test GPS right after that... nothing.
And then, i tested it tonight, the satellite dish appeared with the cross... but i was able to "touch" it with my finger : And then the icon dissapeared, and the new icon with the sattelite dish and the wave appeared and i saw GPS Signal !
I got a lock after a few sec.
Sorry guys, i don't have any answer about what happened, and how tthe GPS got back to work.
But anyway, thanks for the help !
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Dang!!! I Wanted to sound smart. Lol. Jk, glad its working.